Leaping over 900 years into the future, we'll try and imagine PEUGEOT in 2999! It's all a thought experiment, but using the brand's history and considering technological advancements, we can *guess* what may be their shortcomings. Let’s dive in.
Autonomous systems being hacked or malfunctioning; software glitches causing unpredictable behaviours; self-repairing material failing, particularly after major impacts; very-high-density battery issues; complex electronic systems degrading over a long-period
WOF inspectors will still be checking for structural integrity (especially with the limitations of self-healing materials), the proper function of safety systems (brakes that aren't connected to physical drivers), and emissions. The testing procedure in 2999 will undoubtedly be complicated.
PEUGEOT, with its history of stylish and technologically advanced vehicles, might produce sleek, autonomous city cars with adaptive suspension to cater for the changing road surfaces. A brand well-versed in diesel, hydrogen technology may prevail, or other new-age propulsion alternatives. The body might use advanced self-healing materials. Even with advanced tech, the human element through luxury, comfort and experience is probably still prevalent. Advanced electronic architectures (especially those incorporating new levels of AI) could pose new issues.